Edible tremella polysaccharide for skin care
AssigneeAgricultural Research Institute
InventorsShu-Hui Yang, Huey-Ing Liu, Shwu-Jene Tsai
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Abstract
It has been found that the polysaccharide isolated from a hot water extract of a Tremella mushroom without adding a chemical reagent has a novel effect of inhibiting melanin formation effects, so it can be used to lighten the spots on the skin when being applied to the skin. In addition, the Tremella polysaccharide of the present invention has excellent moisturizing effect.
Claims15
A polysaccharide isolated from a hot water extract of a Tremella mushroom without adding a chemical reagent, having effects of retaining skin moisture and inhibiting melanin formation.
A method of lightening spots on the skin, comprising applying a polysaccharide to the skin, wherein said polysaccharide is isolated from a hot water extract of Tremella mushroom without adding a chemical reagent.
A method of obtaining a polysaccharide having effect of inhibiting melanin formation comprising isolating said polysaccharide from a hot water extract of Tremella mushroom without adding a chemical reagent.
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